Subtract 4/90 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 4/90
32/4 - 4/90 is 358/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
32/4 = 32 × 45/4 × 45 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/180 - 8/180 = 1440 - 8/180 = 1432/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 358/45
- In mixed form: 743/45
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